A meeting was held in Japan between businessman Akihiko Honda, director of Teiken Promotions, who internationally represents Gonzalez, and Ioka's handlers. Based on the meeting, it was confirmed by the Japanese boxer's team that they would not take part in next week's purse bid in Panama. Ioka's handlers feel their boxer has not yet gained the necessary experience to face a fighter on the level on Gonzalez.

According to Mr.Honda, Gonzalez could return to the ring in April in Mexico. However, it would not be a far-fetched possibility that Gonzalez defends his title on April 6 in Macao, China, as part of Top Rank's big event where Olympic gold medal winner Zou Shiming will make his pro debut.

[QUOTE=ShoulderRoll;13041809]If he wants to be called a world champion then he should act like one. Running away from Chocolatito is not a good look.
Do you really expect people to applaud him for not fighting the best?[/QUOTE]
This. And it…

[QUOTE=Japanese Boxing;13041443]You're giving a guy who's a niche fighter for us hardcore fans, and you hold him to the standard of a guy who claims he's the best ever and only fights the best.[/QUOTE]
If he wants to be called…

[QUOTE=puga;13041061]it's a clear duck , what do you want people to say..
ioka ducked cuello too imo.....[/QUOTE]
who gives a **** really, it's not like the guy is Floyd Mayweather. You're giving a guy who's a niche fighter for us…

[QUOTE=Japanese Boxing;13041043]The more I see you post the more I hope you duck this forum.
I thought Ioka could win this fight, disappointing.[/QUOTE]
it's a clear duck , what do you want people to say..
ioka ducked cuello too imo.....